LJU4801 (LJU4801)

1. Mnyongani states that when the 1996 Constitution was enacted it was hailed’ for its transformative agenda. Discuss his motivation for this view as well as what according to him is the ‘Achilles heel’ of this agenda. (12) 2. According to Mnyongani there is very little in common between customary law and the dominant Western-inspired legal system. Explain how he comes to this conclusion. (16) 3. What is African Legal Philosophy all about and what types of African Legal Philosophy can...

Question 1 Read the following scenario and answer the questions set out below: In 2011 the Constitutional Court heard the case of The Citizen 1978 (Pty) Ltd and Others v McBride (CCT 23/10) 2011 (4) SA 191 (CC). This was a defamation case brought by Robert McBride against the Citizen newspaper. He alleged that they had defamed him. The Newspaper believed that the comments were covered by freedom of expression. In the Course of his minority Judgment, Mogoeng J made the follo...

LJU 4801 (legal philosophy) assessment 2 semester 1 2024 answers (UNISA)

LJU4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 (540106) - DUE 25 March 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. ................................... 1. Mnyongani states that when the 1996 Constitution was enacted it was ���hailed’ for its transformative agenda. Discuss his motivation for this view as well as what according to him is the ‘Achilles heel’ of this agenda. (12) 2. According to Mnyongani there is very little in common between customary law and the ...

LJU4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 (540106) - DUE 25 March 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. ......................................... 1. Mnyongani states that when the 1996 Constitution was enacted it was ���hailed’ for its transformative agenda. Discuss his motivation for this view as well as what according to him is the ‘Achilles heel’ of this agenda. (12) 2. According to Mnyongani there is very little in common between customary law a...

LJU4801 Assignment 2 [Detailed Answers] Semester 1 - Due 25 March 2024

LJU4801 Assignment 2 Due 24 March 2024

LJU4801 Assignment 1 (Quiz Answers) Semester 1 - Due: 26 February 2024

LJU4801 PORTFOLIO EXAM SEMESTER 2 - OCT/NOV 2023 CLOSING DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2023 1.1 In the first paragraph ubuntu is characterised as typically African. Write a brief essay in which you explain what ubuntu means and indicate whether you think the judge is right in his characterisation of ubuntu. 1.2 In the second paragraph the Judge links ubuntu to human rights. Human rights can be regarded as something uniquely associated with modern legal philosophy. This is because of the individuali...

In the first paragraph ubuntu is characterised as typically African. Write a brief essay in which you explain what ubuntu means and indicate whether you think the judge is right in his characterisation of ubuntu. Your answer should not exceed 750 words